HOMEWORK POLICY As a general rule, there is social studies homework about three times per week, including a news article summary that is due on Fridays. During the week there will usually be a reading assignment and a worksheet relating to geography, original writing or other aspect of the unit we are studying. In literature I plan one book report approximately every six weeks, so students should always be reading something. In addition, there are regular assignments connected to the stories we are reading in class, including studying vocabulary words as well as essays and comprehension questions relating to the stories. Because reading has been expanded to 80 minutes per day, we will be incorporating some elements of my former core enrichment class into reading. Most notably, this will be drama, as we will be learning the elements of stage plays and film, and using plays and movies as a springboard to writing. In all, I believe the expanded reading time will give students the opportunity to read more of what interests them, and to spend more time on their novels, stories, poems and plays. Parents having questions regarding homework for 8-2 students are invited to call our Homework Hotline (630-894-4199), which is updated daily. For questions regarding specific assignments, please contact Mrs. Younker, Ms. Tewksbury, Mr. Clark or myself. Also, for students who are planning to be absent for several days due to extended illness, travel, etc., it is appreciated if teachers are notified ahead of time. In this way, we can collect assignments ahead of time, or can have them ready when the student returns.